Technical Field Manager Team Leader - Syria

About the role

MAG (Mines Advisory Group), an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, is recruiting two permanent Technical Field Manager Team Leaders for its Syria programme, which has been active since 2013. The posts are based in Hama (northwest) and Raqqa (northeast), with regular travel between team locations. The role leads, oversees and safely manages mine/ERW clearance, EOD and IEDD operations in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and MAG's mandate, manages Technical Field Managers and other technical staff, and acts as a quality assurance and liaison role.

Key responsibilities

• Prioritise and coordinate clearance operations and supervise field operations including manual and mechanical clearance, Battle Area Clearance (BAC), EOD and IED clearance
• Implement mine, EOD and IED clearance in line with SOPs, conduct risk assessments and monitor and evaluate operational tasks
• Conduct reconnaissance and surveys of explosive-ordnance-contaminated areas and keep up-to-date knowledge of explosive ordnance and equipment
• Perform quality assurance across the work of Technical Field Managers and field teams, escalating non-conformities to the TOM
• Assist the TOM and Standards & Training Manager with training programmes, oversee training of Technical Field Managers and national staff, and help recruit national technical staff
• Manage and develop the technical team, including 1-1s, annual appraisals and HR policies
• Represent MAG to donors, partners and local officials, submit operational reports and help prepare proposals, reports and budgets
• Monitor the security situation, ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and investigate incidents

Required profile

• Experience in HMA operations in conflict-affected developing countries, including humanitarian IED clearance
• Experience managing manual mine clearance, BAC, EOD and IED clearance, and leading a diverse team
• Explosive Ordnance qualification to IMAS Level 3 (military, civilian or HMA NGO)
• Ability to work independently for long periods in stand-alone environments

Required skills

• IMAS Level 3 knowledge of explosive ordnance and clearance techniques
• Ability to develop, review and comply with security and technical SOPs
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Desirable: Arabic, IEDD up to Level 3+, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office (advanced Excel), Outlook 365, SharePoint, Power BI, weapons and ammunition management, bulk demolitions and advanced EOD

What we offer

• Starting package of £78,436 per year including allowances, rising with service; an extra £6,200 per year for IEDD Level 3+ certified candidates
• Minimum eight weeks off per year, four international flights home per year
• Comprehensive insurance covering personal accident, medical expenses and death by natural causes
• MAG covers visa and work permit costs for successful applicants

Applications close on 24 November 2026; the post is subject to background checks and MAG supports visa and work permit arrangements.